Question

The term $\left( - \frac{dc}{dt} \right)$ in a rate equation refers to the.

• A. Concentration of the reactant
• B. Decrease in concentration of the reactant with time
• C. Increase in concentration of the reactant with time
• D. Velocity constant of the reaction

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Decrease in concentration of the reactant with time

Answer 2

$- \frac{dc}{dt}$ refers as decrease in concentration of the reactant with time.